Founded in 1952, Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Volgograd (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Volgograd Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (VolgGASU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (VolgGASU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VolgGASU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.